The Vitus Energie VR, cyclocross race bike, hardcore winter training bike or all season commuter, your one bike for all occasions.

Top Features of the Vitus Energie VR (Rival - 2017) Cyclocross Bike

6061-T6 Alloy frame

High Modulas carbon fork

Bolt Thru axles

SRAM Rival drivetrain 1x11

SRAM hydraulic disc brakes

WTB tyres

Product Data

Mudguard Mounts:

Yes

Rear Rack Mounts:

Yes

Number of gears:

11

Cable Routing:

External

Model Year:

2017

Frame:

6061-T6 Alloy

Bike Weight:

9.22kg/20.33lbs (size 52cm)

Fork Material:

Carbon

Fork:

High-modulus T700 HM-UD full carbon

Steerer:

Taprered Other

Bottle Cage Mounts:

Double

Dropouts:

Replaceable Rear Derailleur Hanger

Wheel Size:

700c (622)

Wheelset:

Novatec hubs laced to WTB Frequency CX team rims

Groupset Manufacturer:

SRAM

Brake Levers/Gear Shifters:

SRAM Rival

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM Rival

Brake Type:

Hydraulic Disc Brake

Brakes:

SRAM

Brake Calipers:

SRAM Rival 1

Chainset type:

Single

Chainset:

SRAM Rival 1, X-SYNC 40t

Chain:

SRAM

Cassette:

SRAM PG-1170

Cassette Range:

11-32 Tooth

Handlebars:

Vitus compact

Bar Tape/Grips:

Cork

Stem:

Vitus

Seat Post:

Vitus

Saddle:

Vitus

Tires:

Tubeless-ReadyWTB Cross Wolf TCS, DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead

Pedals:

Supplied with basic flat pedals

Warranty:

"5 year frame warranty, 12 month parts warranty"

Road:

Yes

The Energie VR

The Energie features a tough 6061-T6 alloy frame with a full carbon fork with a tapered carbon steerer and 15mm through axle configuration for improved tracking; a 27.2 seatpost for added comfort and revised geometry – providing a longer top tube and shorter stem combination to improve handling.

The Energie comes equipped with a race ready single ring set up built around the SRAM Rival 1 Hydro groupset which combines a wide ratio cassette with a single ring X-SYNC 40t chainring; Rival hydraulic disc brakes; a Tubeless-Ready WTB Frequency CX Team/Novatec wheelset and Vitus finishing kit to complete the package.

Vitus's cyclocross specific frameset features a 6061-T6 alloy tubeset with increased tyre and mud clearance for high volume cyclocross tyres. Cable routing has been specifically designed to prevent ingress of mud and water and to increase comfort when shouldering the bike during cyclocross race situations. The High-Modulus T700 HM-UD full carbon fork features a tapered carbon steerer and beefed-up blades with 15mm through axle configuration to ensure precise tracking and steering with the ability to handle the rigours of competitive cyclocross racing.

Bottle cage mounts have been added along with mudguard and pannier mounts to expand the potential for all year multi-purpose use.

SRAM 1x11 Drivetrain

Introducing Rival 1x11 drivetrain, the drivetrain for people who love to ride without restraint. From beginner to expert, Rival delivers personalized gear choices that take you as far and wide as you want to go. Engineered in Germany with 1x and 2x options, SRAM Rival brings the power of riding to everyone, everywhere.

Vitus finishing kit

Finishing the Energie off is a collection of own brand parts from Vitus. Using a compact bar, a 3D forged alloy stem, 27.2mm Vitus seatpost and a Vitus road specific saddle. A great, light-weight finishing kit to top the Energie off.

Built, Tuned and Tested

Each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure you're bike arrives in perfect condition. To find out which size fits you click on the size guide tab above.

Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.

About Cyclocross Bikes

Cyclocross bikes are similar to road bike, they are lightweight, with narrow tires and drop handlebars. However, they also share characteristics with mountain bicycles in that they utilize knobby treaded tires for traction, and cantilever style brakes for the clearance needed due to muddy conditions. They have to be lightweight because competitors need to carry their bicycle to overcome barriers or slopes too steep to climb in the saddle. The sight of competitors struggling up a muddy slope with bicycles on their shoulders is the classic image of the sport, although un-ridable sections are generally a very small fraction of the race distance. Cross bikes also make good winter bikes or commuters, their frames have plenty of clearance which allows for fenders, while the upright angles make them agile around town, meaning you can hit the trails at the weekend and then fit some road tires and commute on them during the week.

About the Vitus brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminum frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today.
In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fiber technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes.
Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes.
“Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine.
Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.

Sizing Information

The size chart below will get you on the right size bike. Experienced riders may also wish to refer to the geometry chart for more detail.

Getting the Right Fit

At Wiggle we measure each of our bikes to build accurate size charts for our customers. Our qualified team of mechanics then individually check each order, against measurements supplied by you, to ensure the size chosen is correct. Another reason you can have complete confidence when buying a bike from Wiggle!

If you are on the change over between sizes both options will fit. Racers and experienced riders would usually select a smaller size as this offers quicker handing. A larger bike offers more stability and is more suited to new and intermediate riders.

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50cm

52cm

55cm

58cm

Height

cm

165 - 172cm

172 - 180cm

180 - 186cm

186 - 193cm

ft

5′ 5″ - 5′ 8″

5′ 8″ - 5′ 11″

5′ 11″ - 6′ 1″

6′ 1″ - 6′ 4″

Inside Leg

cm

74 - 78cm

78 - 81cm

81 - 84cm

84 - 89cm

inches

29″ - 31″

31″ - 32″

32″ - 33″

33″ - 35″

50cm

52cm

55cm

58cm

Seat Tube - Center to Top

mm

470mm

500mm

530mm

560mm

Top Tube (Virtual)

mm

538mm

555mm

570mm

589mm

Reach

mm

385mm

397mm

404mm

419mm

Stack

mm

521mm

542mm

570mm

589mm

Chainstay Length

mm

425mm

425mm

425mm

425mm

Head Tube

mm

105mm

125mm

155mm

173mm

Head Tube Angle

Degrees

71°

71°

71°

71°

Seat Tube Angle

Degrees

74°

74°

74°

74°

Bottom Bracket Drop

mm

58mm

58mm

58mm

58mm

Wheelbase

mm

1016mm

1030mm

1047mm

1063mm

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